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The Illinois chapters of Ducks Unlimited work diligently to improve habitat for migratory waterfowl. Better habitat means better waterfowl populations. During a recent talk with the Illinois Ducks Unlimited State

Bountiful, renewable resources are abundant in Illinois, from the corn harvested from high quality, tillable land, to the wind harnessed through Illinois turbine farms. The common link is land ownership.

Whether giant redwoods or the rolling beauty of natural areas in Illinois, Americans have always been drawn to open spaces and quality land. Land conservation in Illinois is a growing

I truly believe that most hunters are true stewards of the land. I think in most situations, land owners truly take pride in their ground and doing improvements and habitat

Spring thaw is making way for warming water and incensed fish activity, especially through the Mississippi River Valley. As waters warm, fish long confined to the depths of ponds and

Unusually dry and warm weather over the last couple weeks helps Illinois farmers best the averages of corn planting and wheat conditions. Forecasts for the near future point to cooling

The recent Blood Moon afforded incredible views. Here are two excellent photographs depicting the range of color and image. Sent from a friend, this image shares the breathtaking scope of

“Duck Food For Thought”   If you have been riding around at all this week, it is obvious that commercial grain farmers are amping up for the upcoming planting season.

NORTHWEST ILLINOIS BOASTS VINEYARDS AND WINERIES As winter snows melt and spring breathes new life into the greening hills of Northwest Illinois, the growing use of the southern-facing slopes and

Illinois trout season opened just before Easter weekend, great spring weather! Meandering brooks and small streams may secret treasures for the trout fisherman and landowner. Water temperature being suitable, even